01Profile
A Tuki Takamura Photo
Tuki Takamura
Dancer — Nishinomiya
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
Tuki Takamura, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
What do you do?
Dancer.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
I know this from my mum, and it is an online clip of 'Mamma Knows Best' by Jessie J. Soul dancing, emotional performance that I still go back to watch when you need a motivational boost.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
I am not sure if you would treat it as a subculture but in a way though I would say the animation of 'Alice in Wonderland'. I watched it on VHS the first time when I was about five or six before I started dancing. It was such a new experience to go dive into the image, or its storyline.
Of all the venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
I feel alive when I stand on stage and do three bows to show my appreciation. It was in 2018 when I danced on the stage of the Beijing National Theatre Academy, and I was overwhelmed for the first time, I even cried while I was bowing still. I thought we were all seeing the same image during the performance.
If you could be on the line up with any bands in history?
Amy Winehouse. I have always wanted to hear her live. I do not need to dance for money for this one, and I would be satisfied even if it is a small venue. She makes us dance with her voice with a lilt, doesn’t she? Would be wonderful to dance to it with everyone in the audience. If I could choose a song, it would be 'Rehab'.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
There's so much respect for historical figures that… It's hard to imagine, I would like to hear The Beatles gig in a big stadium. I'd like to be the only one in the audience, and I'd especially like to hear 'Hello, Goodbye'.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
It is not that I want them to be popular or anything, but I see the parents or family of my favourite singers such as Jessie J and Adele.
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
'Remedy' by Adele. It is a track from the UK which I have really listened to beyond the point of repeat.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Who You Are' by Jessie J. I was struggling with exams in order to get into the right high school and this track saved me by pulling me out of a near-drowning state.
One record you would keep forever?
'Heartbreak' by Jessie J. I am emotionally attached to the whole album. I will never lose myself in the future with this album in my hand.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
Korean group called BTS, and it is from a verse of 'ON' that says, "Go crazy for the sake of not going crazy". A phrase that I can relate very well and will stay with me forever.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Hello' by Adele. I often feel sentimental, like about 80% of a day. That's when the track just starts ringing in my head.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
FKA Twigs. I like songs that are very easy to understand. Like they go in through your ears and pierce your heart but I also like songs like hers that get into your mind after having some reflections on the wall before your head.
Any new music you are listening to now?
I have only been listening to tracks that I am attached to right now, so I am afraid I cannot give one.
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
Tuki Takamura, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
What do you do?
Dancer.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
I know this from my mum, and it is an online clip of 'Mamma Knows Best' by Jessie J. Soul dancing, emotional performance that I still go back to watch when you need a motivational boost.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
I am not sure if you would treat it as a subculture but in a way though I would say the animation of 'Alice in Wonderland'. I watched it on VHS the first time when I was about five or six before I started dancing. It was such a new experience to go dive into the image, or its storyline.
Of all the venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
I feel alive when I stand on stage and do three bows to show my appreciation. It was in 2018 when I danced on the stage of the Beijing National Theatre Academy, and I was overwhelmed for the first time, I even cried while I was bowing still. I thought we were all seeing the same image during the performance.
If you could be on the line up with any bands in history?
Amy Winehouse. I have always wanted to hear her live. I do not need to dance for money for this one, and I would be satisfied even if it is a small venue. She makes us dance with her voice with a lilt, doesn’t she? Would be wonderful to dance to it with everyone in the audience. If I could choose a song, it would be 'Rehab'.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
There's so much respect for historical figures that… It's hard to imagine, I would like to hear The Beatles gig in a big stadium. I'd like to be the only one in the audience, and I'd especially like to hear 'Hello, Goodbye'.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
It is not that I want them to be popular or anything, but I see the parents or family of my favourite singers such as Jessie J and Adele.
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
'Remedy' by Adele. It is a track from the UK which I have really listened to beyond the point of repeat.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Who You Are' by Jessie J. I was struggling with exams in order to get into the right high school and this track saved me by pulling me out of a near-drowning state.
One record you would keep forever?
'Heartbreak' by Jessie J. I am emotionally attached to the whole album. I will never lose myself in the future with this album in my hand.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
Korean group called BTS, and it is from a verse of 'ON' that says, "Go crazy for the sake of not going crazy". A phrase that I can relate very well and will stay with me forever.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Hello' by Adele. I often feel sentimental, like about 80% of a day. That's when the track just starts ringing in my head.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
FKA Twigs. I like songs that are very easy to understand. Like they go in through your ears and pierce your heart but I also like songs like hers that get into your mind after having some reflections on the wall before your head.
Any new music you are listening to now?
I have only been listening to tracks that I am attached to right now, so I am afraid I cannot give one.